Zijad
Zijad is a Muslim boy name meaning “Growth, increase, abundance”.
| Meaning | Growth, increase, abundance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Bosnian form of Arabic Ziyād |
| Arabic spelling | زياد |
| Pronunciation | ZEE-yahd |
| Arabic root | ز ي د (z-y-d) — to increase |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zijad
Zijad is the Bosnian spelling of Arabic Ziyād, 'increase, growth'. Bosnian writes the Arabic y as j. The name was well known in early Islam, for instance Ziyād ibn Abīhi, governor of Iraq. It became common among Bosniaks in the 20th century.
Is Zijad a Muslim name?
Yes. Zijad is a Bosniak Muslim name, the local form of Ziyad, meaning increase and abundance.
Is Zijad in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'and with Us is more' (Quran 50:35).
Where is the name Zijad used?
Common among Bosniaks; Ziad and Ziyad are used across the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Zijad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zijad mean?
Zijad means 'Growth, increase, abundance'. It comes from Bosnian form of Arabic Ziyād.
Is Zijad a Muslim name?
Yes. Zijad is a Bosniak Muslim name, the local form of Ziyad, meaning increase and abundance.
How do you write Zijad in Arabic?
Zijad is written زياد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zijad?
Zijad is pronounced ZEE-yahd.
Is Zijad mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'and with Us is more' (Quran 50:35).